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Best Artist Residencies for 2026

Updated August 2026 · Top 10 · Ranked automatically from live listings

A residency buys the scarcest creative resource: uninterrupted time. This list ranks the best artist and writer residencies currently accepting applications — including fully funded programs that cover lodging, meals, and stipends — ordered by financial support, with deadlines shown and closed programs dropped automatically.

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    Creative Australia

    BR Whiting Studio residency

    Creative Australia is offering three funded residencies at the BR Whiting Studio, a private apartment in Rome's Trastevere neighbourhood, for Australian writers working on literature projects of one month, three months, or six months in duration, with each…

    A$6,500 (1 month), A$15,000 (3 months) or A$27,500 (6 months) cash grantDeadline: Sep 15, 2026Free to enter
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    Fresh Arts

    Midtown Artist in Residency #2

    Midtown Artist in Residency 2 Open to: Houston-based Individual Artists Application Deadline: Residency Period: October 1, 2026 –January 31, 2027 Award: $20,000 to one emerging or mid-career Houston artist View the Residency Handbook for more info Summary…

    $20,000 stipend (4-month residency, multidisciplinary)Deadline: Aug 16, 2026Free to enter
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    Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

    2027 Writer-in-Residence

    Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library is seeking a Writer-in-Residence for a one-year term to serve as the Library's literary ambassador, conducting craft instruction, workshops, and literary events for the community, with priority given to residents…

    $10,000 stipendRolling deadlineFree to enter
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    Bucknell University Stadler Center for Poetry and Literary Arts

    Philip Roth Residence in Creative Writing (Fall 2026)

    Bucknell University Stadler Center for Poetry and Literary Arts is offering the Philip Roth Residence in Creative Writing, a semester-long residency with housing in the Poets' Cottage and a stipend for writers in any literary genre

    $5,000 stipend and lodging in the Poets’ Cottage.Deadline: Feb 1, 2027Free to enter
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    Boise City Department of Arts & History

    James Castle House 2-Month Residency 2027

    A two-month residency at the James Castle House in Boise, Idaho, run by the Boise City Department of Arts & History.

    $4,000.00 stipend plus private furnished living quarters and 24-hour studio access (resident covers travel and shipping)Deadline: Aug 28, 2026Free to enter
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    Violet Institute

    2026 Criticism Residency

    Violet Institute is offering a four to six-week criticism residency in Portland, Maine (October 15–December 15, 2026) for emerging, mid-career, and established critics interested in exploring the contemporary trans canon across disciplines and media…

    $4,000 stipend + private accommodations + travel stipendDeadline: Aug 31, 2026Free to enter
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    Translation House Looren

    Literary Translator Residency

    Translation House Looren in Wernetshausen, Switzerland is offering professional literary translators residencies of several weeks to months with free private accommodation, access to a reference library of approximately 19,000 volumes, communal kitchen, and…

    1-month residency + 4,000 CHF grant (6/yr) or Château de Lavigny CHF 1,500; per-diem 50–80 CHFRolling deadlineFree to enter
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    National Parks Arts Foundation

    HAWAI'I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK JUNE 2027 ALL ARTISTIC MEDIA / GENRES RESIDENCY (with $4000 Stipend)

    National Parks Arts Foundation is offering a 26-day artist residency at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on Big Island, Hawai'i (June 2-27, 2027) open to writers, musicians, performance artists, and visual artists of all levels, with a stipend, on-site…

    $4000Deadline: Aug 21, 2026Entry fee: $60
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    Fondation Camargo

    Artist Residency Program

    Fondation Camargo is offering artist residencies in France providing a supportive environment for creative work, with opportunities for writers, artists, and researchers to live and create while engaging in cultural exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration

    €350/week stipend (€3,500 for the 10-week residency) + free furnished apartment + basic travel to/from CassisDeadline: Oct 1, 2026Free to enter
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    Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen

    Artist Residency Scholarship

    **Stiftung Künstlerdorf Schöppingen** is offering residencies in Schöppingen, Germany for professionals across various disciplines including literature and art, welcoming both individuals and collectives

    €1,500/month (individuals, less rental/operational costs); up to €3,000/month (collectives)Deadline: Aug 31, 2026Free to enter
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How this list works

This ranking is recomputed automatically from CozyJobs' live opportunity data — no editorial picks. Larger awards rank first, free-to-enter programs rank ahead of fee-based ones at the same award level, and the soonest deadlines break ties. Opportunities past their deadline drop off automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What does a fully funded artist residency include?+

Fully funded programs cover lodging and workspace, usually meals, and sometimes travel and a stipend. Well-known examples like MacDowell and Yaddo charge nothing to attend. Partially funded residencies charge program fees but often offer aid.

Who can apply to artist residencies?+

Most accept writers, visual artists, and composers at any career stage — emerging artists included. Selection typically weighs work samples and a project statement over credentials. Application fees of $20–$40 are common at competitive programs.

How is this list ranked and how often does it update?+

Rankings are recomputed automatically from live data: larger awards first, then free-to-enter programs, then the soonest upcoming deadlines. Closed or past-deadline opportunities drop off automatically, so every entry is open at the time you're reading.

Does CozyJobs list opportunities with entry fees?+

Yes, contests and residencies with modest entry fees are included when the award justifies it, and each listing shows the fee up front. Free-to-enter opportunities are ranked ahead of fee-based ones at the same award level.

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